Nut-Free Chickpea Burger
Satisfy your craving for a hearty, plant-powered meal with this Nut-Free Chickpea Burger recipe—perfect for anyone seeking a wholesome, allergy-friendly alternative to traditional patties. Made with protein-packed chickpeas paired with aromatic cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley, these burgers deliver layers of bold, savory flavor without relying on nuts. The mixture is bound with bread crumbs and an egg, ensuring a perfectly tender yet sturdy patty that sears to golden perfection in no time. Served on a soft bun with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and your favorite condiments, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and is guaranteed to please vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Whether for a quick weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout, these nut-free chickpea burgers redefine healthy comfort food with simple ingredients and big flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas
- 1 small onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.75 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 burger buns
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 1 large tomato
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly with cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and fresh parsley.
In a food processor, add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended yet slightly chunky.
Transfer the chickpea mixture to a bowl. Stir in the olive oil, bread crumbs, and the egg until well combined.
Divide the chickpea mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato into thin slices.
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked chickpea patty. Top each patty with tomato slices and cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.9 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 5616 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 1995 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
